TheSatellite by Storm Savage Page A

stopped. Every muscle in her body tensed as her senses went on high alert.
    “I hear you’re hunting for the Satellite.”
    His voice sounded vaguely familiar, yet it was too soft to recognize.
    “Who are you?” She peered into the darkness.
    A tall figure stepped into the moonlight. His long trench-style jacket blew gently in the night breeze. Even through the darkness she could see those seductively alluring eyes.
    “Von?” She took a step back.
    “I can lead you to the Satellite.” He inched closer.
    Her pulse quickened. “How do you know about that fiend?”
    “Aiden told me, just like he told me that you’re a warrior. How do you think I knew?”
    “I didn’t obsess over it.” She lied. “What makes you think I am looking for him?”
    “I heard the guys you’re riding with talking.” He grinned. “Hatch doesn’t exactly keep his voice down.”
    Flame wanted to spit nails over Hatch’s interference. She knew he’d be a problem. “What? Are spying on us now? Thinking about switching sides and coming over to our group? Get a life.”
    “Hardly.” He let out a soft laugh. “Your lover boy is not who you think he is.”
    “Raef? Don’t even start trashing him. He’s as real as they come.”
    “Raef? Raef Jackson of the Soldiers? You’ve got something going on with him, too?”
    “My personal life is not your concern.”
    “You should listen closely. Jackson isn’t a threat. Hatch is the one you better keep an eye on.”
    “Now why would Hatch, who doesn’t even belong to a biker group or even like to ride, be involved in any of this? And how the hell would Aiden know about the Satellite?”
    “I wondered the same thing. I also can’t figure out how Hatch knew where I was on the morning we slipped away from your ex’s family.”
    She’d never pondered that. Her biggest question had been how Aiden discovered her secret life. Now Von was adding more pieces to the puzzle.
    “No, this can’t be right. Hatch didn’t even believe the Satellite exists and he still seems pretty skeptical. You’re mistaken about both of them. Why are you following me, anyway?”
    “I’ve been trying to catch you alone so I can tell you the truth.” He moved even closer, so close that his scent floated over her. “And to apologize.”
    “Apologize? For what?”
    “For helping your ex. I had no idea his family would do what they did.”
    “They’ll pay one day and so will he. But the verdict isn’t in on you yet as you did help me get away. Though I’m not entirely clear on why.”
    “Aiden wanted to get you away from Hatch.”
    “Yeah…I gathered that.”
    “But not for reasons you think. He believed you were in danger. That is why I helped him. I’m sorry for taking part in a scheme that caused you harm. In my pack, we don’t hurt women…ever.”
    “So you’re telling me that my ex-husband knew about the Satellite, deemed Hatch as a threat, and was trying to help me?”
    Von flipped both hands over in a casual gesture. “How else would I know?”
    “Where is Aiden? Is he lurking around somewhere so the two of you can finish whatever sordid plan you started?”
    “I haven’t seen him since that night.” He reached out to touch her but she backed away. “Do you want to find this Satellite or not?”
    “How is it that you know where to find him and nobody else does?”
    “Like I said, Aiden told me shit. I’ll tell you everything I know, but I’d rather not hang out here much longer. I’m not exactly friends with your comrades over there.”
    “You’re willing to lead me to the incubus?”
    He flashed an inviting smile. “It’s the least I can do to make up for helping your ex.”
    She eyed him with deep suspicion. His mind was completely closed. He is very strong, she thought. “Let me get my bike and tell Raef that I’m leaving.”
    “Might not be a good idea. Don’t misunderstand. I have no beef with Jackson. But if the Soldiers tail us the Satellite will smell them coming